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USMCA Promoted in White House Event

Published Yesterday

In addition to the announcement on trade assistance, President Donald Trump addressed a variety of other issues in the White House briefing. That includes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "We're fixing broken trade deals to open markets for American exports including the…
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Crop Must be Planted to Receive MFP Payment

Published Yesterday

The prevented plant decision may be influenced by the new trade mitigation plan. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson emphasized farmers will need to plant a crop this spring to be eligible for payments. "You will not receive a payment if…
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Dairy Industry Waiting for More Details

Published Yesterday

Hog and dairy farmers will receive support through the Market Facilitation Program. Pork producers will receive a payment based on their inventory within a certain timeframe. For dairy farmers, the payment will be based on production history. National Milk Producers…
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Trade Award Presented to Minot Group

Published Yesterday

The Minot Area Development Corporation has been given the Service to Exporters Award from the North Dakota Trade Office. The MADC is working on a project to bring an intermodal facility to Minot, creating new transportation options for North Dakota…
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Perdue Highlights Goals of New Trade Package

Published May 23, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue acknowledges farmers would rather have trade than aid. "Without the trade, farmers will need support from a profitability standpoint. We honestly and sincerely know and believe it is a food security issue, which leads to a…
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MSGA Reacts to Trade Aid

Published May 23, 2019

With the new Market Facilitation Program payments, each county rate will be determined by the impact felt by the trade war. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Jamie Beyer, who farms at Wheaton, says this should benefit areas that depend…
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Mahoney Announces Exit from Glencore

Published May 23, 2019

Glencore Agriculture CEO Chris Mahoney will step down from that role at the end of September. Mahoney has been CEO for the past 17 years. David Mattiske, who is now a regional director for the company. Glencore approached Bunge for…
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